Lyrics
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Christ is in you
The hope of glory
In our hearts
He lives! He lives!
His breath is in you
Arise a mighty army
We arise
Now is the time for us
To march upon the land
Into our hands
He will give the ground we claim
He rides in majesty
To lead us into victory
The world shall see
That Christ is Lord
God is at work in us
His purpose to perform
Building a kingdom
Of power not of words
Where things impossible
By faith shall be made possible
Let's give the glory
To Him now.
Though we are weak, His grace
Is everything we need
We're made of clay
But this treasure is within
He turns our weaknesses
Into His opportunities
So that the glory
Goes to Him
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Meaning & Inspiration
Rejoice! draws its central confession from the image of Christ dwelling within believers as the hope of glory. From that foundation, the song calls the church to rise, serve, and give God the credit for every victory. Its military language presents a community moving forward under Christ’s leadership, while the later verses balance that confidence with a candid acknowledgment of human weakness. The emphasis never rests on self-sufficiency; grace supplies what frail people lack.
Several biblical passages are closely reflected in the lyric. Colossians 1:27 provides the phrase about Christ within and the hope of glory. Philippians 2:13 parallels the declaration that God is at work to accomplish his purpose, and 2 Corinthians 4:7 supplies the contrast between fragile clay vessels and the treasure they carry. These connections hold together the song’s themes of courage and humility. Christian action is presented as possible because God works through weakness, and the proper response to any result is praise directed back to him.
Related Scripture
- Colossians 1:27 Paul describes Christ in believers as the hope of glory.
- Philippians 2:13 God works in believers to fulfill his good purpose.
- 2 Corinthians 4:7 God places divine treasure in fragile jars of clay so the glory belongs to him.